According to a summary by private credit bureau Teikoku Databank, the total number of companies that went bankrupt due to the effects of the new coronavirus reached 1,100 from February to 3rd at 10:00 am.
By industry, "restaurants" accounted for the largest number at 172 companies, followed by "construction / construction business" at 92 companies and "hotels / inns" at 79 companies.
The business environment of companies is becoming more difficult, with some cautious opinions about the cancellation of the state of emergency in the Tokyo metropolitan area, which is due on the 7th of this month.